Munford in Tipton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Munford United Methodist Church
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 7, 2021
1. Munford United Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
Munford United Methodist Church. . In 1840, Mt. Zion Church on the Randolph Circuit was organized by Rev. Isaac Sullivan. In 1866 it was moved to town and renamed. The present building was built in 1911. This was the only church in the community for 71 years. With the support of this church, the Dyersburg District Training School was developed in 1887 by the M. E. Church, South, under the direction of Rev. W. H. Adams. It served this area until 1924 when it was sold to Tipton County for their public school system. With God's help, these pioneer Methodists faithfully accepted responsibility for religion, education and community development.
In 1840, Mt. Zion Church on the Randolph Circuit was organized by Rev. Isaac Sullivan. In 1866 it was moved to town and renamed. The present building was built in 1911. This was the only church in the community for 71 years. With the support of this church, the Dyersburg District Training School was developed in 1887 by the M. E. Church, South, under the direction of Rev. W. H. Adams. It served this area until 1924 when it was sold to Tipton County for their public school system. With God's help, these pioneer Methodists faithfully accepted responsibility for religion, education and community development.
Erected 1990 by Memphis Conference Commission on Archives and History.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.
Location. 35° 26.875′ N, 89° 48.921′ W. Marker is in Munford, Tennessee, in Tipton County. Marker is on South Tipton Street (Tennessee Route 178) south of Munford Avenue (Tennessee Route 206), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 57 South Tipton Street, Munford TN 38058, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mt. Zion — Munford (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Randolph
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 7, 2021
2. Munford United Methodist Church Marker
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 7, 2021
3. Munford United Methodist Church
Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 108 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on August 9, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
